Vice President, Corporate Development

About the role

Ryan is hiring a Vice President, Corporate Development, a global position that is a key member of its Corporate Development team and takes part in all acquisition activities. The role offers exposure to a variety of transaction types, sizes and complexities, with significant visibility to executive management and an integral role in valuation, negotiations and due diligence.

Key responsibilities

• Work with all functional groups and business leaders to execute diligence and integration plans, and collaborate with the integration team on integration planning.
• Work with internal legal and outside counsel to develop deal documentation and negotiate key aspects of the purchase agreement.
• Coordinate and perform confirmatory diligence, including internal reporting and read-outs, throughout the transaction.
• Pitch potential targets to Ryan stakeholders, explain their short- and long-term benefits, and set out post-merger roles and structure.
• Prepare diligence reports for leadership and the Board of Managers.
• Identify and vet potential targets, including preliminary financial analysis, strategic and cultural fit, and quality of clients and employees.
• Develop financial models to inform valuation ranges and proposed deal terms, including term sheets and LOIs.
• Partner with Finance to measure performance of acquired companies against the business case and pro-forma assumptions.
• Track progress of diligence and integration, and assist with other parts of the M&A process as requested.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of M&A or related experience.
• Experience in tax or a professional services environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation, project management and financial acumen, and demonstrated leadership.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Internet navigation, research and use of AI tools.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Business connectivity reimbursement (phone/internet) and gym membership or equipment reimbursement.
• LinkedIn Learning subscription and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Flexible work environment and accelerated career path.